it's on

phrase — 2 senses

it's on

phrase
1

Colloquial A conflict or competition is starting or has just started.

  • Oh, it's on now, for sure. Those boys are about to get smoked real good.
  • [A man from a competing gang throws a drink in Fred's face, just before a fight begins.] Fred Alger (Mel Tormé): It's on!1959: Girls Town (film)
2

Colloquial Something good or interesting is starting or has just started.

  • Oh, it's on now, for sure. Those ribs are about to get smoked real good.
  • Oh why do I feel the way I do? When all I can think about is you What was it in a line that made me fall for you Do you know Why I'm diggin diggin diggin diggin on you […] diggin on you It's on like that diggin diggin diggin diggin on you1994, TLC, “Diggin' on You”, in CrazySexyCool, performed by TLC:
Related terms
bring it on, come on, go on, on like Donkey Kong

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